Thaddeus Smith Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 A pair of Cornwall battery biased B2 networks designed by DeanG and djk, built by DeanG about a year ago. Will include the ultra-battery performance mod (Duracell Lithium 9V). $100 if picked up in Hope this weekend. $135 shipped and paypal'd the rest of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thaddeus Smith Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 sold, pending funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mike stehr Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I think the battery biased Cornwall B2 networks are excellent sounding and a cheap alternative for a poor slob who can't spend 80 bucks for a capacitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 I think that's a compliment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Yup I'm no fan of Sonicap. I've used Sonicaps in the tweeter and midhorn section of my Cornwall B2 networks. To my ears, they have a thin harsh plastic sound about them...I listen to the speakers about 5-6 months that way. It was about the time I then started listening to my coaxial speakers...hmm. Even the original Aerovox 3uF oil cap had a smoother more tolerable sound in the midhorn. The battery biased B2 networks of mine have just a slight-ish plastic sound about them...but it's not harsh. They have more of a clean refined sound...it's hard to explain. Even the Bennic and Dayton metalized polypropylene capacitors seem to sound a bit smoother than a Sonicap or a Solen...to my ears. I think it's a good go between until one can pony up for full blown DeanG B2 network...like you did. BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Yup BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? well... what do you think his take is on the new networks... Edited April 12, 2015 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yup I'm no fan of Sonicap. I've used Sonicaps in the tweeter and midhorn section of my Cornwall B2 networks. To my ears, they have a thin harsh plastic sound about them...I listen to the speakers about 5-6 months that way. It was about the time I then started listening to my coaxial speakers...hmm. Even the original Aerovox 3uF oil cap had a smoother more tolerable sound in the midhorn. The battery biased B2 networks of mine have just a slight-ish plastic sound about them...but it's not harsh. They have more of a clean refined sound...it's hard to explain. Even the Bennic and Dayton metalized polypropylene capacitors seem to sound a bit smoother than a Sonicap or a Solen...to my ears. I think it's a good go between until one can pony up for full blown DeanG B2 network...like you did. BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? sold, pending funds. too late - great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yup I'm no fan of Sonicap. I've used Sonicaps in the tweeter and midhorn section of my Cornwall B2 networks. To my ears, they have a thin harsh plastic sound about them...I listen to the speakers about 5-6 months that way. It was about the time I then started listening to my coaxial speakers...hmm. Even the original Aerovox 3uF oil cap had a smoother more tolerable sound in the midhorn. The battery biased B2 networks of mine have just a slight-ish plastic sound about them...but it's not harsh. They have more of a clean refined sound...it's hard to explain. Even the Bennic and Dayton metalized polypropylene capacitors seem to sound a bit smoother than a Sonicap or a Solen...to my ears. I think it's a good go between until one can pony up for full blown DeanG B2 network...like you did. BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? whAT would the ideal capacitor - I tried Solen - they call them high end - bad , and inconsistent on top of it - Mundorf maybe or Jensen - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yup I'm no fan of Sonicap. I've used Sonicaps in the tweeter and midhorn section of my Cornwall B2 networks. To my ears, they have a thin harsh plastic sound about them...I listen to the speakers about 5-6 months that way. It was about the time I then started listening to my coaxial speakers...hmm. Even the original Aerovox 3uF oil cap had a smoother more tolerable sound in the midhorn. The battery biased B2 networks of mine have just a slight-ish plastic sound about them...but it's not harsh. They have more of a clean refined sound...it's hard to explain. Even the Bennic and Dayton metalized polypropylene capacitors seem to sound a bit smoother than a Sonicap or a Solen...to my ears. I think it's a good go between until one can pony up for full blown DeanG B2 network...like you did. BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? sold, pending funds.too late - great deal Ha, I thought they'd take longer to sell. Replacements should be heading my way as of Wednesday. I'm fairly certain they'll be keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yup I'm no fan of Sonicap. I've used Sonicaps in the tweeter and midhorn section of my Cornwall B2 networks. To my ears, they have a thin harsh plastic sound about them...I listen to the speakers about 5-6 months that way. It was about the time I then started listening to my coaxial speakers...hmm. Even the original Aerovox 3uF oil cap had a smoother more tolerable sound in the midhorn. The battery biased B2 networks of mine have just a slight-ish plastic sound about them...but it's not harsh. They have more of a clean refined sound...it's hard to explain. Even the Bennic and Dayton metalized polypropylene capacitors seem to sound a bit smoother than a Sonicap or a Solen...to my ears. I think it's a good go between until one can pony up for full blown DeanG B2 network...like you did. BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? sold, pending funds.too late - great deal Ha, I thought they'd take longer to sell. Replacements should be heading my way as of Wednesday. I'm fairly certain they'll be keepers. what are you getting to replace these , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Fresh B2s from Dean. Jupiter caps, wax impregnated coil and auto transformer, magic pixie dust... The works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Fresh B2s from Dean. Jupiter caps, wax impregnated coil and auto transformer, magic pixie dust... The works congratulations - the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Fresh B2s from Dean. Jupiter caps, wax impregnated coil and auto transformer, magic pixie dust... The works no disappoint... of that you can be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yup BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? well... what do you think his take is on the new networks... I dunno...he'll ejaculate upon hearing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yup BTW, what's your take on the new B2 networks, Michael? well... what do you think his take is on the new networks... I dunno...he'll ejaculate upon hearing them? are you two buddies now - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yeah, we're butt buddies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Totes. I prefer the term "eargasm" by the way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Preemptive post... if you ever decide to sell them, I will be your buyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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